FIELD NOTES

Field Notes are the icon of gravel cycling. All Heck events use these to guide riders through the course. There are rarely any other event signs, so you must pay close attention to the cues and use a functioning cyclocomputer. You can pick up your route’s field notes at Packet Pickup. See below for specific instructions.

USING YOUR FIELD NOTES

Below is a field note (a.k.a., “cue card”). Here is how they work:

• We start at mile 0.0. Be sure to set your cyclocomputer at 0.0.

• The numbers on the left side indicate where your mileage should be when there is a turn or something to pay attention to

• Turn according to the arrow.

• Don’t count on road signs: trust your mileage and cue. Look for other tire prints, but don’t trust the lead group- finishing first also involves careful navigation.

For easy access, use a simple office clip and zip tie it to your handlebar by the stem. It’s simple, cheap, and lightweight. You can find fancier holders, but this trick has worked for years.

When navigating, remember that all traffic laws apply to you, the cyclist. We do not stop traffic for Heck events. Use caution as if you were a motorist, but please stay far right on the road, especially when climbing blind hills. Assume a car is coming the other direction.

Finally, please do not litter your field notes! Tuck them back in your pocket, bag or proper waste container. Thanks!